Missouri Cities Care for Needy This Christmas
A survey by the Associated Press finds thousands in Missouri organized by churches lodges and civic groups to ensure no family lacks food or clothing and no child goes without toys. Cities adopt needy families programs and charity drives include toy donations gift baskets and theater benefits for the poor with notable efforts in Kansas City St. Louis and Joplin among others.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Maryville
Corthage
Mexico
Carrollton
Bernard Dickmann
St. Louis
TL of Pendergast
Kansas City Democratic Organization
James MM. Pendergast
Boy Scouts
St Louis
Poplar Bluff
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Joplin
Means Ray
Springfield
Burrall
University of Missouri
Stephens College
Christian College
Columbia
Leo Goodman
Bethany
Pattonsburg
Main Street
Not Enough Snow For Santa Sleigh In Nome Alaska
Nome residents report only a thin snow cover as Santa Claus nears, forcing the sleigh to be jacked up on wheels and pulled by rein deer. Barrow, by contrast, has ample snow for a dogsled arrival ahead of Nome’s ceremony.
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Nome
Alaska
Santa
Main Street
Rein
Barrow
Hubert Wilkins
Taoig
Rebels Hold Out at Teruel and Plan New Drive
Rebels report successful breach of Teruel siege by insurgent artillery and troops. Government forces counterattack toward Albarracin while Teruel shelters endure. Civilian refugees evacuated. 4,000 wounded and 41,500 insurgents captured reported. Teruel remains split with government control in outskirts.
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Hendaye
Teruel
Aragon
Madrid
Zaragoza
Albarracin
Cuenca
Glue in creek tied to local murder case atchison county
In Tarkio Missouri AP report, Atchison county officers say a 410 gauge shotgun found in a creek northeast of town may be a key clue in the July killing of Gaussian Admire, a filling station attendant. Boys Robert and Jerry Bain found the gun near a bridge. prosecutor Hel Hunt is checking ownership.
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Tarkio
Atchison County
Here
Admire
Wo Ooys
Robert
Jerry Bain
Hel Hunt
Dissenting Grand Jurors Challenge Minneapolis Foreman
In Cleveland reports dated December 234 the Hennepin County grand jury urged foreman Peter F. Herrig’s removal after dissenting from a unanimous report claiming labor racketeering and vice existed in Minneapolis. Seventeen of 21 jurors protested the report, accusing officials of laxity and calling for further action including arrests or prosecutions in Corcoran’s murder case. Judge Selover reprimanded Herrig while the jury pressed for a revised, approved document.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Grand Jury
Peter F. Herrig
Patrick Corcoran
Teamsters
Herrlg
District Court
Herrly
G. S. Winter
Arthur W. Selover
Rich Court
Hervily
Jack
George E. Leach
Elmer Benson
Minnesota
Corcoran
Safety devices for U3 air mail lines progress report
The Air Commerce Bureau reports rapid progress in safety device development to reduce airline crashes. Tests include a ground performance camera and fog-dispersion work. studies on pilot fatigue and altitude effects. ice impact research. possible design changes, reduced engine vibration, absolute altimeter use, and airspeed indicator accuracy. Also advancing radio teletype for typed cockpit messages. The bureau has spent 5 million dollars on modernization and plans 2 million more in the coming fiscal year.
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Washington
Air Commerce Bureau
Fred D. Fagg, Jr
Copeland
Senate Appropriations Committee
Air Bureau
Fagg
13 Year Old Boy Hangs Self in Dexter Home
In Dexter Missouri on December 23 a 13 year old boy named Jackie Wood hanged himself from a rafter in the loft of his family's home, after being reprimanded for a childish prank. Coroner John Wilson cited family statements about the incident, which occurred three miles from town as Christmas preparations were underway.
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Dexter
Estel Wood
Jackie Wood
John Wilson
Jack Head
Ne Y
Chicago firemen enjoy gym fun during blaze call
Thirty Chicago firemen fought a $200 Hamilton club fire in the Loop on December 23. Battalion Chief Anthony Durkin rushed to the scene and found five men working to extinguish the flames while the remaining 23 spent time in the club gym, riding mechanical horses and performing on bars and Indian clubs.
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Chicago
Hamilton Club
Loop
Anthony Durkin
Durkin
Fourteen Death Sentences Imposed in Russia
Moscow reports fourteen death sentences for alleged anti-Soviet wrecking in lumber and grain storage. Nine recent victims in Archangel purge blamed for lumberjack conditions, camp desertion, and timber waste. One case tied to rightist spy instructions. Five sentenced in Georgia for storing new grain with old wormy grain.
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Moscow
Archangel
Georgia
Missouri Pacific Official Dies in St Louis
John H. Campton aged 43, city passenger agent for the Missouri Pacific railroad, died early today of heart disease after 22 years of service. The Missouri Pacific announced the death in St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Dee
John H. Campton
Missouri Pacific Railroad
The
Pacific
Borah condemns war psychology amid Panay incident
Washington December 23 Senator Borah condemned a war psychology as unnecessary for America to leave China or go to war with Japan. He urged restraint and focus on protecting U S interests in China without war. Senator Wheeler urged withdrawal of troops from China and supported popular votes on war policy.
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Washington
Borah
Ridahe
America
China
Japan
Panay
Boral
Wheeler
Dmont
Ail M. Landon
Roosevelt
Landon
Lam
Sourt district backs Champ Clark for 1938 re election
In a session held yesterday the court district endorsed United States Senator Champ Clark for denomination and re election in 1938 by unanimous vote, signaling strong support for the incumbent and his future candidacy.
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Sourt
United States
Bennett Champ P. Clark
KruGon Promises Relief at Larson Drug Co in City
Jefferson City residents visit the KruGon Man at Larson Drug Co to hear about the new laxative tonic. Mrs Dolly Homan of 2212 Commercial St testifies KruGon eased long standing constipation and related symptoms, noting improved sleep, digestion and nerves. Free samples handed out at Tolson Drug Co.
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Jefferson City
KruGon
Dolly Hodman
Dolly Moman
Commercial St
St. Joseph
Missouri
Tolson Dring Co
Yolson Drug Co
Group to caucus on budget balancing program
Washington cabl reports Representative Dies of Texas writes that a house conference would be convened after reassembly to craft a concrete plan to balance the budget. He expects support from at least 100 Democrats but warns liberal opposition and notes potential curtailment of nonroad expenditures or tax increases as the president’s preferred path.
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CABL
Dies
D-Tex
Roosevelt
House
Congress
Tet
Cartwright
D-Okla
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